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The Director of Broadcast Operations and Creative Video (GA051) will lead Longwood Athletics' broadcast operation and serve as the primary administrator for all ESPN+ and live event productions. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, staffing, and continued growth of the department's broadcast efforts while also supporting creative video initiatives that enhance the visibility of Longwood Athletics and its student-athletes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead producer and administrator for all ESPN+ and live event broadcasts.
- Oversee all aspects of broadcast planning, execution, staffing, and quality control.
- Manage broadcast equipment, production infrastructure, and technology needs.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise students, freelancers, and part-time production staff.
- Coordinate with conference, institutional, and external partners to ensure compliance with broadcast standards and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to enhance production quality, improve efficiencies, and modernize the department's broadcast operation.
- Collaborate with communications, marketing, and game operations staff to support department goals and initiatives.
- Assist with the creation of video content for social media, recruiting, storytelling, sponsorship activation, ticket sales, fundraising, and other departmental priorities.
- Support special projects and other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience in live event production, broadcasting, or video production, preferably in collegiate athletics
- Strong understanding of broadcast operations, production workflows, and industry-standard equipment
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
The Director of Broadcast Operations and Creative Video (GA051) will lead Longwood Athletics' broadcast operation and serve as the primary administrator for all ESPN+ and live event productions. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, staffing, and continued growth of the department's broadcast efforts while also supporting creative video initiatives that enhance the visibility of Longwood Athletics and its student-athletes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead producer and administrator for all ESPN+ and live event broadcasts.
- Oversee all aspects of broadcast planning, execution, staffing, and quality control.
- Manage broadcast equipment, production infrastructure, and technology needs.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise students, freelancers, and part-time production staff.
- Coordinate with conference, institutional, and external partners to ensure compliance with broadcast standards and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to enhance production quality, improve efficiencies, and modernize the department's broadcast operation.
- Collaborate with communications, marketing, and game operations staff to support department goals and initiatives.
- Assist with the creation of video content for social media, recruiting, storytelling, sponsorship activation, ticket sales, fundraising, and other departmental priorities.
- Support special projects and other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience in live event production, broadcasting, or video production, preferably in collegiate athletics
- Strong understanding of broadcast operations, production workflows, and industry-standard equipment
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
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Senior Level Broadcast Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level broadcast engineer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who can own a technical domain, not just execute within it. That means demonstrating experience leading production systems or broadcast infrastructure, making architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. A strong portfolio of complex deployments, familiarity with IP-based broadcast workflows, and a reputation for solving problems under live-production pressure all give candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level broadcast engineers?
Companies hiring senior level broadcast engineers right now include Qumulo, NEP, and Jelli, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from broadcast networks, streaming platforms, sports and live-event production companies, and media technology vendors that need engineers capable of owning critical infrastructure.
Are there remote senior level broadcast engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role often requires on-site presence for live productions and systems work. About 17% of senior level broadcast engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on system architecture, standards development, or broadcast technology consulting rather than hands-on studio or transmission operations.
What makes a broadcast engineer role senior level?
Senior level broadcast engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage lead technical projects from design through delivery, make independent decisions on systems architecture and equipment selection, and serve as the go-to authority when issues arise under pressure. Mentoring less experienced engineers and influencing how the broader team operates are also standard expectations, not optional contributions.
Which industries hire the most senior level broadcast engineers?
Senior Level broadcast engineer roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run complex, high-stakes production environments where experienced engineers are needed to design reliable systems, lead technical teams, and maintain broadcast quality across demanding live and on-demand workflows.